Transactional Risks

Richard joined Amiga Specialty as Managing Director, Transactional Risks, UK & Europe, where he is responsible for building out the firm's transactional risks proposition, including strategic positioning, distribution and carrier partnerships.

Richard began his insurance career in 2018 at Capital Risks, before moving to Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, where he most recently served as Transactional Risks Director. Prior to entering the insurance market, he built a career in law, holding roles at leading firms including Linklaters and Proskauer Rose. Outside of work Richard is a sommelier and (like most sommeliers and practitioners of haute cuisine) a Millwall fan.

Sam joined Amiga in November 2025 as the Head of Europe for the Transactional Liability team. Focusing on growing Amiga's European TL book, as well supporting underwriting across the team, Sam supports brokers and clients alike across both Europe (Nordics, DACH, CEE, France, Iberia and beyond) and the London Market. Sam also works on complex transactions and contingent risks. Prior to joining Amiga, Sam spent a short period working in the TL team at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, and prior to that was a Partner for 5 years at Themis Underwriting, a niche Transaction Liability MGA.

Sam is a qualified lawyer in England & Wales, and spent five years practising as a corporate lawyer, focused on M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations, alternative capital and ILS, and start-ups.

When not working on all things M&A, Sam spends his time cooking and trying new restaurants or spending time with his 9-year-old son. He can also often be found accompanied by his two Labradoodles, who also make regular appearances in the City.

Denis joins to lead our expansion across the Middle East, bringing deep M&A and transactional risk expertise from previous senior roles in insurance. Denis is a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales, having trained and subsequently worked at law firm HFW.

In his previous role at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, Denis was heavily involved with expanding the SME W&I and responsible for establishing Nexus Underwriting's Middle East operations in Dubai (including integration of acquisitions, as well as all of the regulatory and legal operations). He also built a MENA W&I offering within this operation.

Meea Keziah is a Transactional Risks Underwriter at Amiga Specialty, underwriting UK and European Warranty & Indemnity insurance policies. She began her insurance career at Navium Marine before spending 4 years at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, specialising in transactional risk insurance.

She firmly believes there's always room for one more houseplant, one more travel itinerary, and one more restaurant recommendation.

George is an Assistant Underwriter at Amiga Specialty, supporting the underwriting of UK and European Warranty & Indemnity insurance policies. He began his career in transactional risk insurance at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital, where he spent 14 months before joining the team at Amiga Specialty.

Outside of work, George is a passionate Arsenal supporter who also enjoys running.

Fred joined as an Underwriting Assistant in Amiga's Transactional Risk team, where he supports the underwriting of Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) insurance policies and contribute across the wider underwriting process.

Prior to joining Amiga, Fred studied Geography at Newcastle University before completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) at The University of Law. He has previous experience in the insurance market as an Intern at Nexus Underwriting/ Kentro Capital.

Outside of work, he plays cricket and serve as Social Secretary for Hackney Cricket Club. If he's not playing cricket, he enjoys getting outdoors, with weekends often spent hiking and camping.